Bruce Love

Bruce Love lives in Washington, DC, and writes about the Beltway legal community and the business of law. Email him news tips at [email protected] and follow him on twitter @loveonlaw.

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May 14, 2021 | National Law Journal

DC Defense Lawyers Express Shock Over Bernie Grimm's Disbarment Consent

"Bernie is the bedrock of the D.C. defense bar," said a defense attorney. "For those who go to trial in D.C., this comes as a big blow."

By Bruce Love

4 minute read

May 13, 2021 | National Law Journal

Bernie Grimm Consents to Disbarment, Preparing to Wind Down Practice, Report Says

A disciplinary counsel consented to Grimm's request that his disbarment be effective on September 1, 2021, to permit him to wind down, according to a disciplinary report this week.

By Bruce Love

2 minute read

May 13, 2021 | National Law Journal

Ex-DOJ and Kirkland Lawyer Heads to Winston to Help Build Firm's Environmental Group

Jonathan Brightbill said he chose not to return to Kirkland because he was looking for a firm where he could concentrate on his litigation practice, rather than transactional work and bankruptcy.

By Bruce Love

3 minute read

May 12, 2021 | National Law Journal

Biden's Tax Overhaul and M&A Deal Market Are Raising Need for Top Tax Talent

Threats of more tax enforcement and regulation, plus continued deal activity, are driving a spate of tax partner hires, including at Kirkland, Gibson Dunn and Mayer Brown.

By Bruce Love

4 minute read

May 11, 2021 | National Law Journal

With Latest Partner Hires, Law Firms Count on Cybersecurity Demand Staying Strong

Willkie, Freshfields and K&L Gates all added cybersecurity partners this week, as firms seek to win more data privacy business in a fast-growing practice.

By Bruce Love

4 minute read

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